During a criminal prosecution, your life can turn into the worst nightmare in a matter of weeks. Surely, many of those arrested on suspicion of committing a crime will jump at any opportunity to end this terrifying, stressful, and confusing experience. In most cases, accepting a plea agreement is the only way to put a […]
Social media is arguably the most efficient data-driven predictive policing tool utilized by the police, law enforcement agencies and criminal defense lawyers in California and all across the United States. Although many of us tend to think that social media is an innocent tech fad, the government and law enforcement use it to predict and […]
You probably know from Hollywood movies that you have a right to remain silent when contacted by the police, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (FBI), Immigration & Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement officials, units and agencies. But how true is that when (a) you are being under arrest on suspicion of […]
The Fifth Amendment gives you several rights that are important in criminal cases. These are basic constitutional rights, but many people do not fully understand what their rights are or how they should be used. This article provides an overview of your rights, but you should talk to a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to […]
In October 2017, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) got permission to become the largest police department in the nation to use drones for police work. The Police Commission permitted the use despite resident concerns that the drones would be misused. The drone misuse could include violations of constitutional rights for those accused of crimes […]
Many California residents own and use firearms. However, with the increase in concern about weapons regulations, you can expect that interest in firearms possessions charges may increase in Los Angeles. If you are charged with a weapons crime, you need a criminal defense attorney. The Basics of California Weapons Charges Weapons charges are usually felony […]
While Marvel movie fans around the globe are reeling after viewing the latest Avengers installment, it looks as though Tony Stark and his super-powered friends may be needed for a real-life investigation in Los Angeles. Los Angeles police have announced that they are currently investigating the apparent theft of an Iron Man costume worn by […]
Each year, more than 150,000 DUI arrests in California result in misdemeanor charges, while nearly 5,000 others result in felony charges. That is a whole lot of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for one state! But let’s face it: drunk driving has always been a thing, and will always be […]
According to a report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman, a Sheriff’s Deputy shot a man who had been acting suspiciously in the El Monte area on the evening of Tuesday, May 8. Around 11.30 pm, the police officers, who had been driving in the region of Seaman Avenue and Giovane Street, noticed […]
Rapper Chris Brown is no stranger to accusations of violent crime against women and it has now been alleged that he and friend committed horrific sexual assaults on a young woman at his Los Angeles home on February 23 and the early hours of February 24, 2018. A lawsuit filed on Wednesday May 9 states […]
Being arrested for a crime is always a traumatizing and frustrating experience, which is why many arrested people wish to be released on bail to spend at least a short period of time with their family and prepare a strong criminal defense case as they await trial. But bail is not always an option if […]
Although domestic violence is and should be a serious crime, many arrests for domestic violence charges are made because of petty domestic disagreements. It is also common for alleged victims of domestic violence to exaggerate the severity of “violence” committed by the suspect. Whatever is the case, if you have been arrested on suspicion of […]